As part of the commemorative activities for the 25th anniversary of the Military Operation Chavín de Huántar (1997), the Peruvian Army has launched the campaign “We reject terrorism” which aims to raise awareness and create citizen awareness about the danger of terrorism in our country. country, especially for the young generations of Peruvians who are unaware of the violent legacy of the era of terrorism.
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In the first of many videos to be released through the Army’s digital platforms, the testimony of the father of Cap EP (f) is shown Luis Marzal Huallancawho was injured in a confrontation on October 30, 2020 at 1:30 p.m., was subsequently evacuated to a medical center, however, he suffered a decompensation, dying of sudden cardiac arrest.
As recalled, the Military Operation Chavín de Huántar was carried out on April 22, 1997 by commandos of the Armed Forces to free 72 hostages who had been held captive for 126 days by the MRTA terrorist group, in the residence of the Japanese ambassador.
The Operation, Due to the effectiveness of its execution, it has been considered one of the most successful in history, raising the image of the preparation of the Peruvian soldier in his task of defending democracy and the rule of law.
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